Why The Next Big Pop-Culture Wave After Cupcakes Might Be Libraries : NPR
It's a few days old at this point, but I finally got a chance to read this lovely little blurb on libraries.
I've always wanted to star in a reality tv show on Bravo! The Real Librarians of Chester County has a nice ring to it, don't you think?
Monday, August 2, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tips on creating a horrible non-profit website
Enjoy a fun but relevant site on how to create a good (or terrible) non-profit website.
I giggled because I can remember all of these things happening in regards to my first non-profit job. I check the website once in a while, and it's STILL awful. Too many Chiefs and not enough Indians!
http://talance.com/blog/2010/06/30/15-ways-to-create-a-horrible-non-profit-website/
I giggled because I can remember all of these things happening in regards to my first non-profit job. I check the website once in a while, and it's STILL awful. Too many Chiefs and not enough Indians!
http://talance.com/blog/2010/06/30/15-ways-to-create-a-horrible-non-profit-website/
Thursday, July 22, 2010
I got a new gig!
I interviewed this week at the Spring City Library, part of the Chester County Library System for their Director position on Monday. They called on Tuesday to offer me the position, and Wednesday I accepted!
I cannot even express how excited I am. I'm scared to death of what to expect, and every time I think about it, I get a little queasy (I've never actually had to manage a staff before!)
But the board and I clicked immediately, we were both on on the same page in regards to creating a community space at the library, and they LOVE my focus on programming and getting out into the town and partnering with different groups.
They, of course, expressed a concern about getting teens into the library, so we'll see what we can do to make that happen.
Part of the issue is that it's a one room building, so the teens are literally sitting on top of the adults and that's probably a deterrent, but maybe some after-hours coffee houses and things like that will bring them in.
Also the giant "NO SKATEBOARDING" sign usually translates to "WE HATE SKATERS" in teen-speak.
They're getting ready for a rebuild in the near future, so I will get to experience what it's like to build a library from the ground up. (Again, makes my stomach turn with nerves)
And I thought the most exciting part of this week was getting new glasses! (I'm bringing emo back!)
I cannot even express how excited I am. I'm scared to death of what to expect, and every time I think about it, I get a little queasy (I've never actually had to manage a staff before!)
But the board and I clicked immediately, we were both on on the same page in regards to creating a community space at the library, and they LOVE my focus on programming and getting out into the town and partnering with different groups.
They, of course, expressed a concern about getting teens into the library, so we'll see what we can do to make that happen.
Part of the issue is that it's a one room building, so the teens are literally sitting on top of the adults and that's probably a deterrent, but maybe some after-hours coffee houses and things like that will bring them in.
Also the giant "NO SKATEBOARDING" sign usually translates to "WE HATE SKATERS" in teen-speak.
They're getting ready for a rebuild in the near future, so I will get to experience what it's like to build a library from the ground up. (Again, makes my stomach turn with nerves)
And I thought the most exciting part of this week was getting new glasses! (I'm bringing emo back!)
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Google tests academic value
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/49953970-80/books-google-digital-copies.html.csp
Interesting blurb about Google.
They've distributed 12 grants to humanities projects to to test the academic value of their digital resources.
Interesting blurb about Google.
They've distributed 12 grants to humanities projects to to test the academic value of their digital resources.
Sunday, July 18, 2010
On The Media: Transcript of "Book It" (July 2, 2010)
On The Media: Transcript of "Book It" (July 2, 2010): "- Sent using Google Toolbar"
Here is another of the many stories that I've enjoyed listening to from On The Media. This has by far become my favorite NPR show of the moment. I'm still loyal to my This American Life and Wait, Wait, but I'm happy to have another show to add to the list.
Enjoy! :o)
Here is another of the many stories that I've enjoyed listening to from On The Media. This has by far become my favorite NPR show of the moment. I'm still loyal to my This American Life and Wait, Wait, but I'm happy to have another show to add to the list.
Enjoy! :o)
Monday, July 12, 2010
that stressed the Dickens out of me!
Amaya made my head hurt! I don't know if my copy was being buggy, but I just couldn't get the darn program to run smoothly.
I decided to try and type the code into notepad, but I struggled with figuring out how to make margins and a fixed width.
When I downloaded Kompozer as a last minute attempt, I finally got the site to format the excerpt into a book like view.
I didn't research old books quite as much as some of my classmates, but I'm hoping that what I did was sufficient.
Now on to finished up our latest essay. Bring on the copyright issues!
I decided to try and type the code into notepad, but I struggled with figuring out how to make margins and a fixed width.
When I downloaded Kompozer as a last minute attempt, I finally got the site to format the excerpt into a book like view.
I didn't research old books quite as much as some of my classmates, but I'm hoping that what I did was sufficient.
Now on to finished up our latest essay. Bring on the copyright issues!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Mom: Son in 'extensive therapy' after viewing library book | son, book, therapy - News - WaltonSun.com
Mom: Son in 'extensive therapy' after viewing library book | son, book, therapy - News - WaltonSun.com
And this article makes me shake my head....
So the kid "put the book in his backpack." Does that mean he didn't check it out, but decided to "steal" the book? Which would make me believe that he knew it was a book that he probably wouldn't be able to check out of the library without some questioning.
Also, what could have possibly been portrayed in the book that would warrant being sent to an in-patient treatment facility? It sounds like this child may have had some issues before he took the book. Or maybe Mom is a little banana-town?
And this article makes me shake my head....
So the kid "put the book in his backpack." Does that mean he didn't check it out, but decided to "steal" the book? Which would make me believe that he knew it was a book that he probably wouldn't be able to check out of the library without some questioning.
Also, what could have possibly been portrayed in the book that would warrant being sent to an in-patient treatment facility? It sounds like this child may have had some issues before he took the book. Or maybe Mom is a little banana-town?
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